Gamboa, Panama

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In this Panama Special Report, we bring you Gamboa, an area not too far from Panama City, but offering a completely different way of life.

Gamboa presents an ideal balance of modern convenience and quaint jungle tranquility. This is an outdoorsman’s playground, with a long list of wilderness activities you can do, from hiking to bird-watching.

Giving Back in Panama | Community Outreach Across The Isthmus

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Moving to Panama is about new adventures. What we hear from new or soon-to-be expats in Panama, more than anything, is a desire to give back.

Volunteering in the community you choose to spend your time is something we recommend to everyone. Not only are you helping others, you’re helping yourself. Plus, volunteering offers instant access to a social circle and network of friends you might not otherwise encounter.

Panama offers countless opportunities for people wishing to volunteer in their new home, with dozens of organizations, foundations, programs, and informal groups to get involved with. In this Special Report, we’ll introduce you to some of the best and most popular initiatives going on in Panama today.

La Concepción, Panama

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Away from the hustle and bustle of the city center lies the rolling green landscape of the Chiriquí highlands, downtown La Concepción. La Concepción is a sought-after place for expats seeking their own personal paradise…

Downtown La Concepción has long been an important commercial district in the “breadbasket of Panama,” the heart of agricultural production in the country. Today, the town is making a new name for itself as more and more expats discover all it has to offer. Although new subdivisions are hard to come by, plenty of new houses are being built. Not all are expat homes. The ethnic population of La Concepción is diverse, with Germans, English, Cubans, and Asians, just to name a few. This diversity is helping to lead La Concepción in a new direction.

The town has a reputation among expats as being safe. People watch out for one another, locals and expats alike. Even houses outside of town are secure, as neighbors know one another and are aware of their surroundings.

Many expats also enjoy the vibrant festival life of La Concepción. You can always find a parade, fair, or street party going on, celebrating one of Panama’s many holidays and traditions.

If you’re looking for a tropical climate without the heat of the beach, La Concepción delivers. If you want a lush garden with plants of every shape and color and maybe a horse farm for neighbors… La Concepción is your best bet in Panama.

La Villa De Los Santos, Panama

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In this Panama Special Report, we bring you the town of La Villa De Los Santos, located in the country’s Los Santos province.

This special report going into detail on the role that La Villa De Los Santos played in Panama’s path to independence. We have also included a section on the November holidays in Panama, of which there are many, including what, how, and where they are celebrated.

Las Tablas, Panama

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In this Panama Special Report, we bring you our top pick for beach living in Panama: Las Tablas.

Located on the Azuero Peninsula, Las Tablas is the first town of note along what is becoming this country’s Gold Coast. The charming city is well-known even beyond Panama for it’s yearly Carnival festival.

Marbella, Panama City, Panama

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In this Panama Special Report, we’ll introduce you to the Marbella area of Panama City.

Marbella and its surrounding area is Panama City’s banking district and the engine room of the country’s booming economy. The more than 100 glittering banks and financial institutions taking advantage of a highly favorable investment framework and legal structure. The area is also an upcoming place to live for expats wanting to be close to the city center.

One Country, Three Niche Markets

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You can retire in Panama, you can vacation in Panama, and now… you can get rich in Panama.

When you invest in Panama’s real estate you won’t be faced with language barriers, legal uncertainty, or currency dilemmas. Three niche markets in Panama are your sure bet, as an investor, to make money.

Market One gives you the opportunity to buy property at a below-market rate, which you will then sell to the potential buyers who are not being catered to. Within Market Two, you’ll be able to cater to traveling businesspeople and medical tourists, which is booming in Panama and a great time for real estate with short-term-let licenses. Market Three caters to two different groups you wouldn’t think belong in the same category… families and surfers.

Panama City, Panama

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In this Panama Special Report, we bring you the thriving metropolis of Panama City, complete with an in-depth comparison of the city’s neighborhoods.

In this Panama City comparison guide, we give you a good idea about where you might want to base yourself, be it permanently or just for a little while. Note that some of the neighborhoods encompass smaller areas within them, while others are amalgamated with adjacent, similar areas. With dozens of subdivisions and even more neighborhoods within those subdivisions, we’ve arranged them in ways that make it easier to analyze and compare.

Panama City’s Path of Progress

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Since being handed control of the canal from the United States, Panama has blazed a trail of economic advancement and prosperity, a course it’s still on today. The results are plain to see: a recently expanded canal, skyscrapers left and right (and new ones being built), and additional lines for the city metro system getting established…

Panama is synonymous with growth and is well on the way to achieving its goal of becoming the logistics and transportation hub par excellence for the region.

Panama City’s Coastal Hot Spots

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Panama is the S-shaped isthmus bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, meaning it has no shortage of coastline…

Oceanfront properties are available all around, but does it mean that every coastal property in Panama City is desirable? LIOS insider insight reveals Panama City’s costal hot spots—Calidonia, Punta Paitilla, and Punta Pacífica.

Calidonia, the subject of recent city wide infrastructural improvements, is a district of Panama City located along Avenida Balboa, with the Mercado de Mariscos at its westernmost limit. Rough around the edges, but on its way to become a great place to park money for long-term capital gains.

Punta Paitilla is on the coast, meaning prime urban beach space, plus it has some of the oldest condo towers in the city and easy access to the entire city.

In Punta Pacífica, the game is high-rise condominiums. No other neighborhood better represents the sudden and dramatic transformation of Panama City than Punta Pacífica.

Panama Legacy In Sports

In this Special Report, we pay tribute to Panama and its illustrious place on the world stage of sports.

With its World Cup debut, soccer has been front and center in the nation’s psyche, but Panama is far from being only about soccer…

In this report, you’ll learn about the remarkable Panamanians who made a name for themselves in sports history and discover how a culture of athletics is alive and well here, with opportunities for people of all ages and levels of proficiency. We share tips for getting active, from team sports like bowling and golf to solo activities like running, cycling, and swimming, plus all the contacts for you to get out and stay active—there’s something for everyone… Learn how to go hiking in Panama’s famous jungle parks, the best spots for yoga or surfing, plus our top picks for gyms, golf courses, and so much more!

Panama Votes For A Change… Again!

For the sixth time since the 1989 U.S. invasion and ousting of Panamanian military ruler Manuel Noriega, Panamanians chose not to re-elect the ruling president’s political party.

Corruption dominated the narrative… which isn’t new in Panamanian politics. In 2014, Juan Carlos Varela was also elected on an anti-corruption message.

Panamanians had high hopes for Varela. But an ongoing bribery scandal involving Brazilian construction company Odebrecht ensnarled him. By late 2018, the Odebrecht case had over 75 suspects, 5 convictions, and more than US$255 million in recovered public funds. “Recovered public funds” just means past bribes.

Varela’s approval tanked from around 80% when he was first elected to 20% near the end of the term. People lost faith that he could reign in those exploiting Panama’s anything-goes political and economic climate. And they were right…

Panama: Five Flags Of Diversification

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With recent tightening of regulations, how does Panama score today as an offshore jurisdiction for internationalizing your life and planting flags? This Panama Special Report by Lief Simon delivers the current state of affairs on the Isthmus, scoring the country using the Five Flags Strategy:

Flag 1: Asset Protection

Flag 2: A Bank Account

Flag 3: Residency

Flag 4: Citizenship

Flag 5: Investing

Discover if Panama if still a top go-offshore haven, whether getting a bank account is still possible in this post-FATCA era, and what residency options are available to you, no matter what your live-and-invest-in-Panama goals may be. If you’re thinking about investing in Panama or already have, you can’t afford to miss this special report.

Panama: Province By Province

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In this Panama Special Report, Panama: Province by Province, we go all-in, covering the entire country of Panama, including each of it’s 10 provinces.

To help you traverse through this great country—be it for work, play, or relocation—we’ve put together this A-to-Z country issue to help you get to know each province in depth—its culture and history… its economy and current state of infrastructure… its personality… and everything in between.

Pedasí, Panama

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In this Panama Special Report, we bring you the tranquil town of Pedasi.

In a golden corner of Panama’s Azuero Peninsula sits the town of Pedasi, often considered one of Panama’s most authentic and charming small towns. It’s a town with a village atmosphere—large enough to feel like you can live there, yet small enough to make you feel like an active stakeholder in a thriving community. Idyllic beaches of golden sand and fascinating rocky outcrops hold rock pools full of tropical life.